Fort Pierce Central Cobras Win Florida State Championship.

Griffin White and Kyle Vericella put together an impressive five fish limit of 22lbs 6oz to capture the 2016 Florida High School State Championship on Lake Toho Sunday at the Kissimmee City Park Complex. The duo topped the 60 boat field to ensure a trip to the South East Conference Championship at Lake Cumberland, Kentucky in September. Florida-ChampionsThe pair of sophomores who hail from Florida’s east coast used the combination of punching dirty Jigs topped with Carolina Craw trailers were thrown through the weed mats to catch the majority of their fish. The smiling pair did not have a fish in the box at 12:30pm.  Then, they found the bulk of their fish in one location as the Florida Sun burnt off Florida-Runner-upsthe morning chill and brought the fish to the edge of the weed lines.
Finishing second was Ian Riff end Jacob Prosser form the Seminole Junior Angler Team who also had an impressive limit that tipped in at 18lbs 20z to claim the runner-up spot as well as a birth to the fall Conference Championship in the Blue Grass state. The pair also had the day’s biggest bass with an 8lb 5oz beauty to claim the Lew’s big Bass Award.

Blake Mardant and Dawson Wilesof St Johns High School nailed down a third place finish with a limit that weighed15lb 12 oz. They join Chandler Mills and Daniel Cheung also from St. Johns with a 11lb 11oz limit who finished fourth as the top 10% of the field advanced on to the Conference Championship.
Rounding out the six team field were Beau Zuppinger and Liam O’Neil of Eagle High School and Stephen Soileau and Logan Parisciani from the Osceloa Anglers bass team who placed 5th and 6th respectively.
This year’s event followed a BFL Gator Division Tournament, which had 176 adult teams of boaters and co-anglers on the central Florida Chain of lakes the day before.

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Special thanks goes out to the Visit Kissimme Tourism group, the FLW BFL staff who offered support staff and the crew at Big Toho Marina.
The TBF/FLW High School Championship Series continues its road trip across the country with the Murray State Open on Kentucky Lake and the Georgia State Championship at Clarks Hill next weekend.

Full RESULTS here!

BoatUS Foundation Grassroots Grants: New, Easier, “365-day Rolling” Application Announced

Funds for Boating Safety & Clean Boating Projects

The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water just made it easier for nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, boat clubs, angling and environmental organizations, USCG Auxiliary, or US Power Squadrons to apply for a Grassroots Grant. The BoatUS member-funded grant program provides local groups up to $10,000 to help educate boaters on safe and clean boating topics, and a completely new “365-day rolling” grant application process makes it much easier to apply. Click HERE for more info!

2016 Youth Educational Series (Central & Eastern North Carolina)

YES series
Hosting school: Youth Educational Series (SAF #7001183)
Purpose: Six (6) open events to introduce area youth to the opportunities available by joining an existing youth club or creating one of your own.
Entry Fee: No Entry (Free) – Entries can be received by mail at the address shown on the entry form found at the tournament web site or can be presented the morning of each event.
When / Where: See below
Contact: Jeff Narron (jeff@bassforcash.com)
Other Notes:
• The Youth Educational Series (YES) is a dedicated youth division designed for anglers ages 18 and under.
• All YES events are held in conjunction with the Collins Inc. – Bass For Cash Series adult tournament events so that these young anglers can visit the same bodies of water, be exposed to the same weather conditions, socialize, and network with their adult angling counterparts. The intent of this series is to allow our younger generation of outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to learn valuable skills and knowledge from their adult boat captains while introducing the youth anglers to the sport of competitive bass angling.
• Prizes at each event will consist of trophy awards for the top two teams and the individual catching the single largest fish of the event. Additional prizes, such as gift certificates and merchandise, will be provided as well. First and second place awards are guaranteed at each event with additional awards provided based on the number of teams competing.
• In addition to the single event awards, YES teams will earn points at each event based on their finish. At the conclusion of the season, additional awards will be provided and the top team will be crowned as the Collins Inc. –Youth Educational Series Anglers of The Year. Knowing that it may be impossible for YES anglers to attend every event, teams may drop their lowest two scores when determining year end awards.
• Food and door prizes provided at each event.
• Assistance for creating your own club: Once you have joined SAF and the YES Community Club, we can assist you in starting a club of your own at your middle or high school. We will provide you with information and materials necessary to register your club. We can also assist you in preparing a presentation for your school or district administration to gain their support of your club.
• More info can be found at www.bassforcash.com/youth

 

Schedule Of Events
• March 26 – Jordan Lake (Farrington Point Landing)
• April 23 – Lake Gaston (Summit Landing)
o This event will coincide with the Virginia TBF High School Tournament Series making for an even larger field of anglers and fun. Anglers will earn points for both the Youth Educational Series and the Virginia TBF High School Tournament Series.
• May 21 – Kerr Lake (Flemingtown Landing)
• June 25 – Pembroke Creek (Bayside Marina)
• July 23 – Falls Lake (Ledge Rock Landing)
• August 6 – Roanoke River (Plymouth City Landing)